Iranians fear new bill will restrict internet even further
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Last Updated: Aug 04, 2021, 12:16 PM IST
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Iran moved last week toward further government restrictions on Instagram and other apps, as hard-line lawmakers agreed to discuss a bill that many fear will undermine communication, wipe out livelihoods and open the door to the banning of key social media tools.
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For Ali Hedieloo, a 40-year-old making wooden furniture in Iran s capital, Instagram is more than just a surfeit of glossy images. Like an estimated 1 million other Iranians, it s how he finds customers, as the app has exploded into a massive e-commerce service in the sanctions-hit country. But now, the social media platform has come under threat. Iran moved last week toward further government restrictions on Instagram and other apps, as hard-line lawmakers agreed to discuss a bill that many fear will undermine communication, wipe out livelihoods and open the door to the banning of ke
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